Immigration Canada to reduce Spousal Sponsorship backlog and wait times
As part of its commitment to family reunification, the Government of Canada will grant permanent residence to more spouses, partners and dependent children of Canadian [...]
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How much sleep should your child get? New sleep guidelines for children
Is your baby, child or teenager getting enough sleep? In new research, the American scientists doled out recommendations for sleep based on age and life stage. The [...]
South African ‘singing firefighters’ return home after Canada pay dispute
South Africa’s “singing firefighters” have returned home after a pay dispute derailed their mission to help fight the Fort McMurray wildfire. The teams arrived late [...]
Edith Mumbi, a Kenyan woman previously reported missing in Dubai is dead
Many questions raised as another Kenyan dies in the Middle East under mysterious circumstances and her body left to lie in the mortuary for almost a month before next of kin [...]
Walmart Canada to stop accepting Visa cards
Walmart says it intends to join the list of retailers in Canada that don’t accept Visa cards, citing high fees for transactions. All credit cards charge fees to [...]
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Kenya envoy to Canada urges Kenyans abroad to invest home
By Chris Wamalwa Kenyans in the diaspora have been urged to invest back home as there are many opportunities being offered in the 47 counties. The Kenyan High Commissioner to [...]
Pictorial: Kenyans in Ontario celebrate Madaraka Day by awarding youth
Photography by Essie Wambui Over 200 Kenyans & friends of Kenya, sponsors and well-wishers came together on Saturday June 4 in Mississauga Ontario, to celebrate [...]
Ramadan for non-Muslims: An etiquette guide
By Saeed Ahmed (CNN) There are 7 billion people in the world. And a full 22% of them — 1.6 billion — are fasting from sunup to sundown. Every day. For an entire [...]
Bank of Canada concerned home buyer expectations may be driving up prices
The Bank of Canada is concerned that the acceleration in housing prices in Toronto and Vancouver may be partly due to purchases based solely on the expectation that prices [...]